09 May 2023

Embracing Autumn

Tāera. Fashion.

Photographer & stylist: Claire Mossong
MODEL: ARPÉGE TARATOA (NGĀI TE RANGI, NGĀTI RAUKAWA, NGĀPUHI, NGĀTI RĀRUA)
Shot: on location IN PĀPĀMOA BEACH
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Top image. Arpége wearing the Anchorage Wool Shirt Jacket in Cashel Street Check, $299.99, St. Ives Vest in Oatmeal, $139.99, and her own denim. Above. Arpége wearing the Kaimai Wool Bucket Hat in Society Check, $59.99, Braunton Knit Cardigan in Oatmeal, $189.99, and her own denim.

Far too often we cling to the long, lazy days of summer – mourning the start of autumn rather than appreciating its cool evenings, riots of colour and bounty of produce. Quintessential Kiwi brand Swanndri’s current collection is all about embracing the season, with cosy knits and adaptable layers in flattering shades that reflect the best of New Zealand’s landscape. Arpége models pieces from their latest line in the dunes of Pāpāmoa.

Arpége wearing the Pendeen Cable Neck Crew in Forest, $179.99, Hutton Turn Up Bobble Beanie in Oatmeal, $59.99, and her own denim.
Arpége wearing the Pendeen Cable Neck Crew in Forest, $179.99, Hutton Turn Up Bobble Beanie in Oatmeal, $59.99, and her own denim.
Arpége wearing the Kaimai Wool Bucket Hat in Society Check, $59.99, St. Ives Vest in Navy, $139.99, a borrowed white T-shirt and her own denim.
Arpége wearing the Kaimai Wool Bucket Hat in Society Check, $59.99, St. Ives Vest in Navy, $139.99, a borrowed white T-shirt and her own denim.
Arpége in the Anchorage Wool Shirt Jacket in Cashel Street Check, $299.99, and her own denim.
Arpége in the Anchorage Wool Shirt Jacket in Cashel Street Check, $299.99, and her own denim.

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